III. Server Administration

This part covers topics that are of interest to a
PostgreSQL database
administrator. This includes installation of the software,
set up and configuration of the server, management of users
and databases, and maintenance tasks. Anyone who runs a
PostgreSQL server, even for
personal use, but especially in production, should be
familiar with the topics covered in this part.

The information in this part is arranged approximately in
the order in which a new user should read it. But the
chapters are self-contained and can be read individually as
desired. The information in this part is presented in a
narrative fashion in topical units. Readers looking for a
complete description of a particular command should see
Part VI.

The first few chapters are written so they can be
understood without prerequisite knowledge, so new users who
need to set up their own server can begin their exploration
with this part. The rest of this part is about tuning and
management; that material assumes that the reader is familiar
with the general use of the PostgreSQL database system. Readers are
encouraged to look at Part I and
Part II for additional
information.

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